On This Spot
This free smartphone app allows
visitors to create then-and-now photos
on two historical walking tours.
Examine the city's boomtown from
1870-1912 or explore Winnipeg's
history from 1913-1945, a period
marked by strife, depression,
and war. At each stop users find
themselves standing in the exact spot
as the person who took the historic
photograph so you can compare
what the city was then and how it
is today.
Email: info@onthisspot.ca
onthisspot.ca
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Public Art Tours with the
Winnipeg Arts Council
Learn all about public artwork in
Winnipeg: where it is, why it's there
and what it means. Some works
are fun, colourful and interactive,
and others will encourage quiet
contemplation. Join us on an
informative roll or stroll and get to
know the artwork that punctuates
and brightens the city!
To see the schedule and sign up for
public art walking and biking tours,
visit the website.
Tel: 204.943.7668
Email: alexis@winnipegarts.ca
winnipegarts.ca/
GuidedPublicArtTours
Soncina Travel and Events
Exploring the Exchange
District
This extensive walking tour gives
visitors an in-depth, historical and
fun introduction to the Exchange
District. In addition to historical
monuments in the city, this tour will
highlight gastronomical flavours
in the neighbourhood and the
best shopping.
Downtown History and
Culture Tour of Winnipeg
This tour will take you around
Winnipeg's dynamic downtown
looking at historical architecture and
modern marvels. Explore Winnipeg's
downtown core, hear its history and
learn about the city it is becoming.
Hops and History Tour
in Winnipeg's Exchange
District
This tour is the perfect mix of history
and culture with an opportunity to
dive into Winnipeg's fantastic and
complicated relationship with alcohol,
while tasting the best the city has on
the way!
Neighbourhood tour in
Winnipeg's Wolseley and
the West End
This tour not only highlights the
amazing murals and architectural
wonders in some of the city's hidden
communities, but will also focus
specifically on Armstrong's Point,
West End Broadway and Wolseley.
Shopping and Exploration
in Winnipeg's Exchange
District
This extensive walking tour gives
visitors an in-depth, historical and fun
experience in the Exchange District.
In addition to historical monuments,
they have teamed up with the city's
best local businesses to facilitate all
your retail therapy needs.
Tours are available mid-March to
January
Tel: 204.915.7465
Email: info@soncinatravel.com
soncinatravel.com
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Splash Dash River Tours
Get a unique and scenic view of
Winnipeg's skyline from the river on
a historical tour on the downtown
waterways. Boat captains provide
colourful commentary on many points
of interest along the way. Tickets are
available at the Splash Dash kiosk at
The Forks harbour.
Tours run mid-May to mid-October,
daily, 10 a.m. to sunset, every
15 minutes.
Tel: 204.783.6633
Email: splashd@mymts.net
splashdash.ca
Splash Dash River Tours, photo by Mike Peters Public Art Tours, photo by Mark Cohoe
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